Property

We offer a wide range of well-structured property investment vehicles for institutional investors that provide strong risk-adjusted returns and a choice of geographic and sector allocation. In addition to funds holding direct property, Aberdeen has pioneered the development of funds of property funds, with exposure to Continental Europe and Asia. Active management, top-class research, local presence and a rigorous investment process are the means by which we add value to property investment.

Active management: Our understanding of the factors that drive returns stems from our local presence and our dedicated research capability. A unique feature of property is the value that can be added by active asset management, and selecting assets with this potential enables a skilful investment manager to create alpha and outperform the market.

Structured investment process: Our proven investment process links the three essential disciplines of allocation, selection and asset management. We apply it rigorously to all property sectors and geographies. Our principle is to combine an advanced top-down research approach with a pragmatic but structured bottom-up approach from our local professionals. The former focuses on managing beta, or portfolio risk, the latter on creating alpha.

Local presence: Active property investment requires a local presence. We have expanded in Europe's heartland and, through our Singapore office, into Asia. We now number some 400 professionals based in 13 countries.

Delivering risk-adjusted returns: The successful delivery of superior risk-adjusted returns through funds that offer a clear choice of geographic and sector exposure is essential in helping our institutional clients gain well diversified property exposure. With our advanced portfolio modeling techniques, we provide an understanding of the risk of different property investments and their place in multi-asset portfolios.